AMERICANS can claim up to $7,500 in AT&T's class action lawsuit that targets two data leaks that occurred in 2024. Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court. When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all "class members," or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit. Companies often settle class actions - offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money. Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company's doorstep.